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JOAN ERWIN Obituary

JOAN M. ERWIN, 95, passed away on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at Saint Anne Retirement Home in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Erma Didier. Joan enjoyed winters in Florida with her husband, crocheting, playing golf and tending to her flowers. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Surviving are her son, Stephen Erwin of Portland, Ind.; grandson, Anthony (Stephanie) Erwin of Austin, Texas; granddaughter, Nicole (Brian) Bailey of Bloomington, Ind.; nine great-grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, and two step-great-great-grandchildren. Joan was preceded in death by her, parents, and husband, Frank E. Erwin. Mass of Christian Burial is 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at Saint Anne Home Chapel, 1900 Randallia Drive, with calling one hour prior. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Saint Anne Home & Retirement Community. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Nov. 11, 2017.

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Linda Schultz

November 11, 2017

Joan was a wonderful woman with great faith! She was an inspiration! I was truly blessed to have known her.

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